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Re: TR7 low band TX oscillation
Hi Jim, After a lot of tests, PSU swaps, etc... I came to the conclusion that this TR7 is *VERY VERY* sensitive to any noise, AC spurs, hum that are present on the 13,5V supply voltage. Even is
By Patrick TK5EP · #74739 ·
Re: Very Nice RV4C Arrived and is now working
Chuck: I think a lot of us "of that vintage" remember the dreams we had of owning a station like Ray's back in those days. That AES ad certainly affected me for a very long time....still does When
By VE7PS · #74738 ·
Re: S meter sticks
If you can get the meter case apart, you'll find a small screw that tensions the meter movement bearing.? Back that out 1/8 of a turn, tap the needle and see if that freed it up.? That worked 100%
By Chuck Rippel - K8HU and ex - NMN · #74737 ·
Very Nice RV4C Arrived and is now working
Picked up a very nice, cosmetically near-perfect RV4-C to go with the TR4CW-RIT; been wanting a nice one.? I expect it was cheap because it was unstable when tuned. Easy fix.? Shoot the MODE switch
By Chuck Rippel - K8HU and ex - NMN · #74736 ·
Re: S meter sticks
Dryer sheets work great on static. a little rub on the meter and no more static Marty KL7AM
By KL7AM · #74735 ·
Re: S meter sticks
It could be a small bit of debris stuck inside the mechanism or it could be a bit of static buildup on the meter case. Static will usually dissipate after a while. 73 -Jim NU0C "K6OXN Bob"
By Jim Shorney · #74734 ·
Re: L-4B Blower Wheels
I think there will be an interest beyond this group. These amps are getting to the age where the plastic blower wheel will break sooner than later. Mine got wobbly last year but I already have a
By Jim Shorney · #74733 ·
L-4B Blower Wheels
Putting a feeler out to see if there is any interest in purchasing a spare blower wheel for your L-4B amplifier.? ?I have a found a source for an almost exact replacement for the cooling fan.?
By NO8J MARK H HUBER · #74732 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( November 26, 2023 )
Mark, Thanks for running the net yesterday. Band conditions were indeed very good. I love running my TR3 due to its slightly wider bandwidth than most of the "newer" radios (hi hi). I find the same
By Pete · #74731 ·
Re: B-Line front panels
Thanks Charlie - message sent to your QRZ email. The panels currently on the station aren¡¯t horrible, mainly some markings along the silver area at the very bottom of each panel. I picked these up
By Shawn Morse · #74730 ·
S meter sticks
Unusual problem. My S meter seems to stick around S1 until I key up and then it works fine for awhile. Have ran all the S meter adjustments and all checks out fine. Any ideas this TR7 is a late SN
By K6OXN Bob · #74729 ·
DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( November 26, 2023 )
Todays net we had 39 check-ins under excellent band conditions. Next week will be Bill W9MXQ doing the net. Here's the Drake equipment used to check-in today. TWINS = 12 TR3 = 4 TR4(x) = 9 TR5 =
By M Gilger · #74728 ·
Re: B-Line front panels
Here is the R4B.
By JohnL · #74727 ·
Re: B-Line front panels
I also saw one on eBay this morning. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for iOS
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #74726 ·
Re: B-Line front panels
Hi John, How about a picture of the R4B? Mike KE5YTV
By Mike Bracey · #74725 ·
Re: B-Line front panels
I have an R4B and T4XB panel available. ?Not 100%, see the pictures. ?$25/ea.
Re: Drake TH44C Communication Station (Barnet, Herts UK) needs a new home.
No mail received here. Stephen WaltersProfessional Celebrity Photographer / G7VFYwww.facebook.com/mister35mm Tel 07956-544202
By Stephen G7VFY <mister35mm@...> · #74723 ·
Re: Drake TH44C Communication Station (Barnet, Herts UK) needs a new home.
Unfortunately seller will not ship to the United States. L I sent him a message asking what it would take for him to ship it here¡­will wait and see. The old saying¡­¡±Money talks¡± might
By Joe - W7RKN · #74722 ·
Re: Drake R4B 115VAC Operation
I recall testing power supplies, years ago, the effect of running transformers that were designed for 60 Hz at 50 Hz. They definitely ran warmer. I would recommend a slow-running muffin fan, over the
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #74721 ·
Re: Drake TH44C Communication Station (Barnet, Herts UK) needs a new home.
Yes, it is! Stephen WaltersProfessional Celebrity Photographer / G7VFYwww.facebook.com/mister35mm Tel 07956-544202
By Stephen G7VFY <mister35mm@...> · #74720 ·